When collagen comes up in the human supplement space, it’s often related to either mobility or skin health (specifically, elasticity). According to a 2022 Future Market Insights report on the “Collagen supplements market,” global demand for collagen supplements is forecast to grow at 6.4% CAGR and will reach US$2.8 billion in 2032. Naturally, anything popular in the human space is bound to find its way to the animal space, hence the growing prevalence of collagen as an ingredient and a supplement for pets.
“Collagen is a very recognizable ingredient in the human food and supplement arena, and pet parents are looking toward ingredients that bridge human and pet food applications,” said Aime King, key account manager, and Katie Barry, Ph.D., product development scientist at International Ingredient Corporation. “Pet parents are wanting to find beneficial ingredients that could help with certain conditions. The functional ingredient trend continues to grow, and the pet space is positioned to utilize these ingredients in various applications.”
